UBM Live awards European portfolio to GES
Melville GES has been awarded an extensive portfolio of work by global B2B events organiser UBM Live, the two year agreement begins in Jan 2013 and includes some 30 shows covering six countries and 17 venues. It includes the delivery of shell scheme, electrics, furniture and carpet to the shows. The portfolio includes industry stalwarts such as CPhI Worldwide (including ICSE, PMEC, Innopack), Protection & Management Series (including IFSEC, Facilities Show, Safety & Health Expo and Firex), MEDTEC Europe, Ecobuild and Fi Europe.
Simon Foster, CEO of UBM Live, explained the reasoning behind UBM Live's decision: "UBM Live events receive a consistent level of quality services from Melville GES across Europe. GES has a proven track record in servicing UBM Live shows, and our exhibitors, to a very high level with its innovative exhibitor support programmes. We are pleased to partner with GES as they drive service with an ethos of continuous improvement."
Securing the exclusive agreement for the UBM Live portfolio in the UK and for particular shows in mainland Europe is consistent with Melville GES’ declared global strategy to supply show organisers, exhibitors, congress organisers and venues with a consistent level of service wherever they may choose to take their business, worldwide.
Nick Marshall, CEO Melville GES, commented: “We have focused our attention on exhibitor services and introduced a range of innovative products and services including the ServiCentre and the Dashboard to make the exhibitor journey as easy as possible. We look forward to working in partnership with UBM to ensure exhibitors get the best attention and service no matter where in the world they exhibit.”